Academic Traditions Tour in Coimbra

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

Discover Coimbra’s academic traditions, its symbols, rituals, and stories as you travel through iconic corners, explore academic traditions, and discover some of the city’s most curious and least-known secrets.

What's Included

Tickets University of Coimbra

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Dom Dinis

Largo D. Dinis, at the top of the monumental stairs and look for a properly marked Guide from Portugal Green Travel

End point

Ends at Café Santa Cruz, located next to the Church of Santa Cruz.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Universita Di Coimbra

    The tour begins at the University of Coimbra, where participants discover the institution’s history, academic traditions and some of its most iconic spaces. The entrance ticket is included.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra

    Stop next to Sé Nova to learn about the history of the building and its connection to Alta de Coimbra. The visit is made only by the outside, without entrance to the monument.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Se Velha De Coimbra

    Parking outside the Old See, one of the most remarkable monuments of the city and a place linked to important academic traditions. There is no entrance to the monument.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Down by the iconic Quebra-Costas, one of the most characteristic areas of the historic center. Along the way, participants learn stories about the city and the connection between the Alta and the Baixa.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walk through the streets of the Baixa de Coimbra, where the commercial life, the history of the city and the local traditions meet. The Guide presents some of the most relevant spaces and episodes of this zone.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The tour ends at the historic Café Santa Cruz, installed in an emblematic building of the Baixa de Coimbra. It is the place chosen to complete the experience and remember the stories and traditions presented along the route.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Portugal Green Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

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